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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,461.68, 11,676.74 and 4,684.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,461.68, 11,676.74 and 4,684.58 is: 6,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,461.68 : 11,676.74 = 4,684.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,461.68/11,676.74 = 4,684.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,461.68x = 11,676.74 × 4,684.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,461.68x = 54,700,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,700,570.05/8,461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.51

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